Ben Spence’s new series ‘This Is Going to Hurt’ is out now...
Spence shot the first four episodes of the series, ‘This Is Going to Hurt’, directed by Lucy Forbes and starring Ben Whishaw. The series is an adaptation of Adam Kay's biographical book, of the same name, about life as a junior doctor working on the obstetrics and gynaecology ward for the NHS. The seven-part series which was also written by Kay has been described as ‘painfully funny, heartbreakingly honest’. The series shows how tough, tiring and rewarding at times, life as an NHS doctor is.
The show has been very well received and in particular Ben Whishaw’s portrayal of Adam Kay has been highly commended. Kay’s humour and behaviour at times can make him a pretty unlikeable character but with Whishaw's beautiful performance we, the audience, sympathise and are coaxed over to his side. The show also has a brilliant cast of supporting actors such as Michele Austin who is a calm and all-knowing senior midwife, Tracy. Plus, Ambika Mod who plays the nervous trainee doctor, Shruti, that Kay is mentoring.